Research Assistant in Interface Management - DTU Construct

DTU - Technical University of Denmark; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 312,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Construct seeks a motivated research assistant to explore interface management and systems engineering in modular product and manufacturing development. You will study interfaces across software, electronics, and mechanics and assess how PLM and CAD tools can manage them.

You will contribute to literature reviews, document findings, and prepare journal publications while supporting the research group focused on reducing time-to-market and improving innovation through modular design.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent is required.
• Experience with modelling mechanical, electrical and software solutions is preferred.
• Understanding of modularization theory and methods is desirable.
• Experience in analysis and synthesis in engineering design is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature study on interface definitions across technology areas (software, electronics, mechanics).
• Evaluate how interfaces can be managed by PLM and CAD tools.
• Document literature study findings and publish in journals.

Skills

Modelling

Modularization

Engineering Design

Interplay Design-Manufacturing

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and skilled research assistant to join our research activities in the field of Interface Management in the Section of Engineering Design and Manufacturing Systems at DTU Construct. In the position you will investigate how interface management and systems engineering can reduce delays, integration problems and errors that arise when interfaces between subsystems are poorly understood, particularly in projects delivered across multiple companies and suppliers.

Responsibilities And Qualifications

The research assistant will conduct research within the section of Engineering Design and Manufacturing systems at the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering. Focus will be within the area of modular product and Manufacturing development. The research group focus on methods and principles which can reduce time to market for new products and increase innovation. A core area in modular design is specification of key interfaces.

Your main tasks will be:

• Conduct state of the art literature study on interface definitions and modelling across different technology areas, e.g. software, electronics and mechanics
• Evaluate how these interfaces can be managed by PLM and CAD tools
• Document state of the literature study
• Publish the research in a Web of Science based journal paper

As a formal qualification, you must have a master’s degree in engineering or equivalent.

You should have experience with:

• Modelling of mechanical, electrical and software solutions
• Understanding of Modularization theory and methods
• Analysis and Synthesis in Engineering Design
• Understanding of interplay between Design and Manufacturing

We offer

DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The position is a full-time position and the period of employment is 3 months. Expected start date is 15 September 2026 (or according to mutual agreement).

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information

Further information may be obtained from professor, Niels Henrik Mortensen, email: [e-mail] , [phone].

You can read more about DTU Construct at www.construct.dtu.dk.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

Equal opportunity and diversity

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

About DTU

DTU Civil and Mechanical Engineering develops and utilizes science and technical knowledge for the benefit of society and sustainable development. We undertake research, education, innovation, and scientific advice of the highest quality within building design and processes, building construction and safety, building energy and services, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, materials technology, manufacturing engineering, engineering design and thermal energy systems.

DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829

DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.